Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), a leading public sector engineering and manufacturing company, has signed a Licensing Agreement for Transfer of Technology (LAToT) with the Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory (DMRL), Hyderabad, a premier laboratory under DRDO.CThe agreement covers the transfer of technology for the manufacture of Fused Silica Radar Domes using the advanced Cold Isostatic Pressing and Sintering Route.
Radar domes, also known as radomes, are critical components for the protection of radar systems from environmental factors while ensuring seamless transmission of signals. This indigenous technology is a strategic advancement towards enhancing self-reliance in defence manufacturing under the Government of India’s ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ initiative.
By leveraging this collaboration, BHEL will establish capabilities for manufacturing high-performance fused silica radomes within the country, reducing import dependency and supporting India’s defence preparedness. The agreement also reinforces the long-standing partnership between BHEL and DRDO laboratories in developing and deploying advanced technologies for strategic applications.
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) is India’s largest engineering and manufacturing enterprise in the energy and infrastructure sector. Established in 1964 and headquartered in New Delhi, BHEL is a Maharatna public sector company under the Government of India.
It is a leading supplier of power plant equipment and has contributed significantly to India’s power generation capacity with its presence in thermal, hydro, nuclear, and gas-based projects. Beyond power, the company is also engaged in defence, aerospace, transportation, and renewable energy solutions. With a strong network of manufacturing plants, engineering units, and service centers across the country, BHEL plays a key role in supporting India’s industrial growth, infrastructure development, and the vision of self-reliance in advanced technology.
